It's not uncommon for pet owners to get hit with extra charges when renting an apartment. Pet-friendly apartments typically charge a one-time pet deposit or fee upfront when you sign the lease. Prices ...

Nancy Simmons Starrs is president and founder of Apartment Detectives, a D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia apartment search service. She writes an occasional column on rental issues. Having pets ...

If you’ve been searching for your next rental, you’ve likely encountered the terms “privately owned” and “for rent by owner.” With this type of rental, you primarily engage with the owner of the ...